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What Could Cause Continuous Stomach Ache, Bloating And Tenderness In The Lower Left Abdomen?

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Posted on Wed, 17 Apr 2024
Question: For the last two weeks or so, I have had a terrible stomach ache and have been very blotted. Today, I was feeling lower left abdomen with my fingertips... like a doctor does while performing a physical. After some relatively delicate poking and feeling I discovered I have tenderness in the mid and lower left abdomen. My discomfort seems to subside but returns after a bit. I would say Its at a pain level of 2 to 4 all day.
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
could be diverticulitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear patient,

Have gone through your details and i appreciate your concerns

How are your bowel habits?
Any history of constipation or loose stools?
When did the pain started first?
Any history of diverticulitis?

Left lower segment of abdomen contains the final part of large intestine.It consists of spaces inside it called diverticulas.When diverticulas are infected by bacterias or protozoas it results in severe inflammation called diverticulitis.
For acute phase of diverticulitis antibiotic therapy is required but once the acute phase settles down. Severe and drastic life style modificatory changes have to be followed by patient for many months to avoid recurrent attacks.
human gastrointestinal tract is colonized by 1013-14 bacteria of 400 different species and subspecies. They are responsible for proper digestion of food. Depletion of this flora has lead to severe digestive problems in your case.
Intestinal flora are types of microorganisms known as probiotics that live normally as part of the intestinal tract. These organisms have several functions that help the body. The most plentiful and important bacteria in the small intestine is the Lactobacillus species. Lactobacillus helps ferment indigestible carbohydrates. It also helps to stimulate the digestive process and aid the absorption of nutrients,as well as increase the motility of the gastro intestinal tract. I would suggest you to keep taking a good probiotics like Econorm thrice daily for few months .Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for digestion.

Please message me,
Your diet plan?(food habits).
Do you like junk foods?
Any history of hard or tight stools?
A feeling of incomplete evacuation?
Your smoking and alcohol habits?
How much water do you drink in a day?

Rx
Broad spectrum antibiotic after stool.test with a probiotic.

Thanks.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (37 hours later)
what type or name of probiotics should I begin using?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
VSL#3 twice daily.
Thanks
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What Could Cause Continuous Stomach Ache, Bloating And Tenderness In The Lower Left Abdomen?

Brief Answer: could be diverticulitis. Detailed Answer: Hello Dear patient, Have gone through your details and i appreciate your concerns How are your bowel habits? Any history of constipation or loose stools? When did the pain started first? Any history of diverticulitis? Left lower segment of abdomen contains the final part of large intestine.It consists of spaces inside it called diverticulas.When diverticulas are infected by bacterias or protozoas it results in severe inflammation called diverticulitis. For acute phase of diverticulitis antibiotic therapy is required but once the acute phase settles down. Severe and drastic life style modificatory changes have to be followed by patient for many months to avoid recurrent attacks. human gastrointestinal tract is colonized by 1013-14 bacteria of 400 different species and subspecies. They are responsible for proper digestion of food. Depletion of this flora has lead to severe digestive problems in your case. Intestinal flora are types of microorganisms known as probiotics that live normally as part of the intestinal tract. These organisms have several functions that help the body. The most plentiful and important bacteria in the small intestine is the Lactobacillus species. Lactobacillus helps ferment indigestible carbohydrates. It also helps to stimulate the digestive process and aid the absorption of nutrients,as well as increase the motility of the gastro intestinal tract. I would suggest you to keep taking a good probiotics like Econorm thrice daily for few months .Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for digestion. Please message me, Your diet plan?(food habits). Do you like junk foods? Any history of hard or tight stools? A feeling of incomplete evacuation? Your smoking and alcohol habits? How much water do you drink in a day? Rx Broad spectrum antibiotic after stool.test with a probiotic. Thanks.